On Tue, 28 Apr 2009, Greg Clark wrote:
>> I wonder how much time it would have taken to put this pseudo-code in the
>> firmware?
>>>> if ((longitude > -30) && (longitude < 180))
>> set_frequency(144800);
>> else
>> set_frequency(144390);
>> it's not too hard, it's the testing that takes time.
1) Grab my old Garmin II+.
2) Put it in "Simulator" mode.
3) Change the lat/long to whatever I want.
4) See what the APRS unit does with it's frequency.
5) Repeat.
Yes, I know that's an infinite loop. Just like your shampoo bottle
instructions.
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